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Food
Jc Chapter 3
Term | Definition |
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Carbohydrates | Give energy. |
Fibre | Helps move food through the intestines. |
Fat | Stores energy and insulates. Fats have twice the energy value of carbohydrates or proteins. |
Protein | Makes and repairs body parts. |
Vitamin C | Keeps skin and gums healthy. |
Vitamin D | Helps to form strong bones. |
Iron | Forms red blood cells. |
Calcium | Forms healthy bones. |
Water | Allows cells to function properly |
Food Pyramid | Suggests the daily number of serving of each of the five food groups. |
Starch | Tested using iodine |
Reducing Sugars | Tested using Benedict's solution., |
Fats | Tested using brown paper. |
Proteins | Tested using the Biuret solution (sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate) |